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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 230.34 and 143.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 230.34 and 143.04 is: 213.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 230.34 = 143.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/230.34 = 143.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 230.34 × 143.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 32,947.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,947.12/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.53

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